Full disclosure: This episode was recorded on Election Day, so Josh was not sure whose crown he would soon be polishing (it's his job). But despite their enthusiasm about the democratic process, Josh and Emily imagine an entirely new political system -- one in which we replace our current economy with the construction of a single giant robot. Don't worry though, dear patron, its design will be realistic and practical. Stick around for Shiny Pokémon talk, as Emily reveals the depths of her mysterious commitment to palette-swapped mon.And stay strapped-in for the long-awaited return of the Carrot Man. It should go without saying, but of course this will all be served on a bed of piping hot jams. Yeah, you got it, it's the VGM Jukebox!

This week Emily starts out with some negative status effects, but Josh and the patrons mix up the cure in the form of disgusting healing items and fantastic jams, respectively. Listen in while they explore pipe dreams of Cadillacs riding dinosaurs, VGM composers commandeering pop concerts, and a world where Shy Boo and Cookie get along. Josh also opens a mystery package on this episode, which among other things includes a very, very important inventory item. Who ever said necromancers weren't considerate?

Guess what, patrons? It's almost Halloween, and Emily has decided to embrace her necromancer identity by reviving some seriously old recommendations... for a dance party! Get your spook on in the dungeon with Key, Cookie, HAJU, the Assorted Boos, and of course Josh, who's chaperoning. So slap on some eyeliner, get close to the stage (or emergency exit), and let's party it up tonight!

This week we enter a safe space as Josh continues to explore his Japanese half, Emily admits her weirdest video game character crush, and both hosts solve the mystery of Link's continual incarnation in each Legend of Zelda game. Also, the Halloween VGM Music Box Contest is nigh! Emily plays a clip of a VGM music box arrangement and it's up to YOU to figure out which Halloweeny game it's from. The first patron to call it on any VGMJB social media channel wins -- so get listening, and start guessing!

This week Josh and Emily discuss some of their favorite methods of self care, including such things as building Gundam models and IKEA furniture, because they're nerds. But more importantly, we finally get an official answer to the burning question of Emily's character class. Is she a necromancer, or is Josh just a conspiracy theorist? Place your bets!

Hop into a hot rod for a race to the edge of the world map as Josh and Emily tune in to some fantastic VGM recommendations from patrons new and old. Our roadtrip conversation includes theories of the apocalypse, revising the definition of Anime, and Emily's plans to visit Josh's grave. Then, stay tuned for a mysterious patron-submitted present that will blow your socks off. This is the episode that will give you that driveway moment. You won't to want to miss it!

This week’s theme is definitely confusion. Josh and Emily get lost in the overworld, and it only gets worse from there! Hang on tight as both hosts practice throwing non sequiturs about marshmallows, roadkill, and of course, that thing that goes doink. Also, prepare yourself for a super special intermission featuring a super special patron submission! It’s so awesome it’ll make you forget how hopelessly lost we all are.

Josh and Emily try to stay focused this week while Josh’s temporary houseguest creates some adorable (but slobbery) background distractions. This episode features a few now-obscure yet once-expensive computer systems, an announcement for a new hypothetical podcast series, and lots of factoids about everything from musical instruments to Japanese dating traditions. Also, halfway through the recording Josh scores his biggest comedic critical hit against Emily to date and makes her laugh so hard she cries.

There’s a whole lot of channelin’ goin’ on in today’s episode as the hosts call upon the spirits of Bogus Meat Factory, Brent Weinbach, Goku, and countless undead NPCs. Is KeyGlyph a necromancer, or does she prefer the company of robots? Is Josh an enemy boss, or just some guy who likes throwing books and drinking whiskey? And if VGMJB were a video game, what would be the good ending? Tune in and evaluate the evidence... which may leave you with more questions than answers.

This week’s episode is all about adventure. While the tunes capture that end-of-summer feeling, Josh churns out more ideas for VGMJB corporate ventures, Emily’s heart nearly explodes from the sheer awesomeness of the setlist, and the intriguing possibility of a multi-podcast crossover emerges. If you're excited about a hypothetical episode of The Pixelated Radio Jukebox, let us know! Who knows what the future may hold...?